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C1760
Vue du Dome et de la Tour de Pise qui penche de Six Toises 1/2 par Cercles
Fine c.18th vue Optic of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Construction of the tower occurred in three stages over 199 years with construction beginning on 9 August 1173. Vue Optic:Â During the c.18th “vues d’optique” became extremely popular in England … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Vue du Dome et de la Tour de Pise qui penche de Six Toises 1/2 par Cercles
Date:
C1760
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
Three small spots, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
420mm
x 205mm
Paper Size:
470mm
x 320mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1760
Description:
Fine c.18th vue Optic of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Construction of the tower occurred in three stages over 199 years with construction beginning on 9 August 1173.
Vue Optic:Â During the c.18th “vues d’optique” became extremely popular in England and Europe. They capitalised on a market eager for the latest novelty. They were specifically designed to create the illusion of perspective when viewed with a zograscope or perspective glass. These viewing devices used a series of reflecting mirrors to enhance the illusion of depth in the print, creating a veritable “view” for the onlooker.
